News Digest: Karnataka assembly elections: Why Congress, BJP face an uphill task to win over divided Dalits

Karnataka assembly elections: Why Congress, BJP face an uphill task to win over divided Dalits
Dalits make up about 20% of Karnataka’s population and can drive the result in about 100 seats, of which 36 are reserved for SCs. It is unlikely that Dalit votes would go en bloc to any one party as the trend in recent times is of the community’s votes getting divided.

Include ancient Indian traditions in education system, says Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday called for the revival of the ancient Indian traditions and for integrating them with the modern education system, saying doing so would help fight issues such as war and global warming.

Road accident figures not giving real picture: Experts
Around 5,400 people died in only 8,800 road accidents in Bihar while 4,300 people were killed in 6,000 accidents in Punjab last year. Compare this with Kerala or Madhya Pradesh where the ratio of accidents to fatalities was wide unlike the first two states.

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Why US is keeping eye on India's exchange rate policies

India calls for increase in voting rights at World Bank
Asserting that countries in India's constituency in the World Bank are the fastest growing block in South Asia and the world, economic affairs secretary S C Garg made a case for increase in voting rights at the multilateral lending institution for faster development of the region.

Probe agencies made highest-ever snoop info requests to FIU post note ban: Report
Demonetisation prompted intelligence and probe agencies to make a record number of requests to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for obtaining classified reports on suspicious currency transactions via banking and other financial channels in the country.

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Govt calls for time-bound execution of clean air plan
The NCAP calls for a long-term time-bound national-level plan to control air pollution. Under this, the ministry aims to augment air quality monitoring in 100 non-attainment cities.

Novel plastic-eating enzyme created
Scientists have created an enzyme which can digest some of the most commonly polluting plastics. The discovery could result in a recycling solution for millions of tonnes of plastic bottles, made of polyethylene terephthalate which currently persists for hundreds of years in the environment. ​

Loopholes in draft National Forest Policy flagged
Over 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and questioned environment ministry over the rationale of proposing involvement of private parties in regeneration of forests.

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S.Korea says has halted propaganda broadcasts at border with North
South Korea halted the propaganda broadcasts it blares across the border at North Korea on Monday to create a peaceful atmosphere ahead of the first inter-Korean summit in a decade this Friday, the defence ministry said. ​North Korea has its own propaganda broadcasts at the border, but a defence ministry official said he could not verify whether the North had stopped its broadcasts.

No 'plan B' for Iran nuclear deal: French Prez Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump will discuss the Iran nuclear agreement at the White House on Tuesday, a senior US administration official said on Friday. They will also discuss the joint military strike on Syria this month following a suspected chemical weapons attack near Damascus.

Israel hints it could hit Iran's 'air force' in Syria
Israel released details on Tuesday about what it described as an Iranian "air force" deployed in neighbouring Syria, including civilian planes suspected of transferring arms, a signal that these could be attacked should tensions with Tehran escalate. Iran, Syria and Russia, blamed Israel for an April 9 air strike on a Syrian air base, T-4, that killed seven Iranian soldiers.

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Sonam and Anand to tie the knot in Mumbai?
One of the highly anticipated weddings of the year is almost here.

After 'Super 30' Hrithik to work on two films?
The film is touted to be based on the real-life incidents of a RAW agent.

Salman, Iulia and Elli pose for merry picture
Taking some time off his hectic schedule, the Sultan of Bollywood spent some time with rumoured ladylove Iulia Vantur and good friend and actress Elli AvrRam

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This is how you can cut stress from phone notifications

How these SE Asian boat people became super divers
A nomadic community of Southeast Asian boatdwellers who get their food from the sea appear to have evolved enlarged spleens that may help explain their diving prowess, a new study suggests.

Promising 'male pill' compound identified
The compound, called EP055, binds to sperm proteins to significantly slow the overall mobility of the sperm without affecting hormones, making EP055 a potential "male pill" without side effects, according to the study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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IPL 2018: Gowtham sinks Mumbai Indians with fiery knock
Krishnappa Gowtham produced a blinder of a knock after Sanju Samson and Ben Stokes smartly negotiated a slow track as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a nail-biting three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, on Sunday.

IPL: Super Kings seal last-ball thriller to go top
Chennai Super Kings survived a late assault from Sunrisers Hyderabad to seal a thrilling four-run win in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Sunday. Set a target of 183, SRH managed 178/6 in their allotted 20 overs as CSK climbed to the top of the points tally.

Nadal beats Nishikori to win 11th Monte Carlo Masters title
Rafael Nadal romped to a record 11th Monte Carlo Masters title by brushing aside Kei Nishikori in Sunday's final to retain the world number one ranking.

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How to turn off read receipts in Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Apple iMessage and more
Apps have given users the ability to turn the feature off. Here is how you can do it on nearly all the major social networking websites/apps.

30 difficult questions Apple asks in interviews

Amazon CEO's letter, 6 new Motorola phones, Sony's new audio range and more

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CBSE makes health, physical education must for Std IX to XII
Students from Classes IX to XII of CBSE schools will have to attend a mandatory health education and physical education class every day. This is a qualifying subject for which grades be offered and is mandatory for students to be eligible to appear for the Class X and XII board exams. According to new rules issued by the board, the schools will have a daily sports period for all classes.

Ludhiana principal bags 'Excellence Award'

Yoga diploma holders to have preference in physiotherapy graduate courses
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to give preference to the Yoga diploma holders during the admission to graduate programmes in Physiotherapy. ​

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Mumbai homes change from small to nano

Man who got fake notes planted on his relative held

AAI asks spouse of whistle-blower to pay Rs 23 lakh for occupying staff quarters

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IGI to get 2 new approach roads in 3 years

I forgive Jessica's killer, won't object to his release: Sister to Tihar
Almost two decades after model Jessica Lall’s murder, her sister Sabrina Lall has “no objection’’ to the release of Siddhartha Vashishta, better known as Manu Sharma, from Tihar Jail where he is serving a lifeterm after being convicted for the brutal crime.

HC miffed at delay in deciding parole pleas

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On Earth Day, Bengalureans vow to end plastic pollution
Keeping up with this year’s theme of End Plastic Pollution, Bengalureans gathered across the city to observe World Earth Day on Sunday.

Democracy needs to be interactive: Biocon chief
Stressing on participatory democracy and the perils of being distracted by politics and populism, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Australian high commissioner to India Hirendur Sidhu agreed on the importance of cooperation and civil service to better the nation.

No Karnataka HC relief for CRPF constable who drank to dull pain in hip
The high court has upheld the dismissal of a CRPF constable from service on the grounds that he was found drunk while on duty. G Dhananjaya from Kadur was posted in Madhya Pradesh. He argued that he had consumed liquor to dull pain in his hip, but the court refused to take his side.

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Yechury second time CPM general secretary, only two Telugu comrades dissent
Decision Seen As 'Defeat' Of Kerala Lobby

'Sawaal Jawaab' session held to simplify complex scientific subjects

Kerala CM launches pension scheme

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Road rage: SP injured as mob attacks police
Kancheepuram superintendent of police Santosh Hadimani and two police constables injured.

Police foil 4th child marriage in three days

Spike in mysterious HIV+ve cases among Tamil Nadu kids sparks abuse fear

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Welcome capital punishment for child rape: Hardik

Muslim, Dalit outfits to hold Jan Akrosh Rally

GujCET exams today

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25-year-old woman raped in Allahabad

Ropeways in Allahabad to boost tourism
Regional tourism officer Anupam Srivastava, said, "A 2.1km long ropeway would come up at the Sangam and connect the Mahadev Someshwar temple, Ulta Quila and Triveni Pushp.".

Allahabad cops arrest godman wanted in 11-year-old murder case from Bihar
The Allahabad police on Friday arrested a sadhu (godman) from Begusarai in Bihar in connection with a murder he had committed in the city in 2007.

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Naveen Patnaik hits out at Chhattisgarh and Centre for obstructing Mahanadi water

Wear a sari for a cause to support weavers

Government rethinks decision to close schools with 10 or fewer students
After closing down more than 1,160 schools for having 10 or fewer students, the state government has decided to reopen those located in inaccessible areas, irrespective of the number of students enrolled.

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BJP MP from Sagar mocks drought-affected villagers
Mocking at the plight of drought-affected people of Bundelkhand, BJP MP from Sagar said no one should expect him to visit every household with a glass of water to quench the thirst of its residents.

Man creates fake Instagram account, lands in police net
The cyber cell on Friday nabbed a 21-year-old man for allegedly creating a fake Instagram profile and sending obscene photographs to 20-year-old girl. Accused had fallen in love with the girl but got enraged after she refused to talk to him. He created a fake Instagram account in the name of one of her close male friends so as to create a rift between the two and come close to her.

Higher retirement age to dash youth's job hopes: Yadav
Political analyst Yogendra Yadav said the crisis of joblessness would deepen further after the Madhya Pradesh government extended age limit for retirement in the state. He said the decision would shatter dreams of youth.

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Jeweller held for buying stolen temple items

Hisar: Man accused of raping 8-year-old niece sent to 5-day police remand

14-year-old girl kidnapped, gang-raped in Yamunanagar; 4 booked

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